There is now a 1957 aerial which gives a better look at the location, looks like 3 ramps, 10 cars each? That would equal the 30 car capacity Kenmore has estimated.
I have found the location, its just south of the intersection of OK-2 & E 1625 Ln, Clayton. It was completely demolished by 1981 and is still a vacant field today with only the faint ramp markings visible.
From what I’ve managed to find Kenmore, this location was literally carved out of farm land. It apparently had space for around 150-200 cars in a town of only 800 people. It’s also listed as being in “East Calais” in some old directories, the oldest aerial in from 1976 for that area so it might’ve been bulldozed and returned to farming which is why its extremely hard to find.
This was apparently located between Mt Pleasant and Albemarle on Highway 73, I can’t see to find the location though.
Edit: There is an open field opposite the address of 11943 NC-73, Mt Pleasant. A 1956 aerial kind of shows it could’ve been the site but its hard to tell.
Approximate address is 1601 Marcolin Dr, Trail. Opened in the fall of 1952 and closed in August 2003 with Rugrats Go Wild and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Its now a Walmart.
In 2014 a car dealership called “Macon Drive-In Motors” appeared to be operating on part of the lot, as Kenmore says, trees now engulf the remains of the concession building and ticket booth. It could be re-opened, but would need a virtual complete rebuild, a costly exercise.
The address listed for this one is incorrect, it was actually located opposite the Cache Creek Veterinary Hospital. Today, its an open vacant field with possibly the remains of the screen. Best address to use is 1348 Old Cariboo Rd, Cache Creek.
Appears to be housing, might be a retirement estate.
various businesses and a Marriot hotel…
The street number should be altered to 1366, Google has updated addresses and this puts it on the exact spot.
Michael, according to a newspaper clipping added to the photos section, it opened in May 1949.
There is now a 1957 aerial which gives a better look at the location, looks like 3 ramps, 10 cars each? That would equal the 30 car capacity Kenmore has estimated.
I have found the location, its just south of the intersection of OK-2 & E 1625 Ln, Clayton. It was completely demolished by 1981 and is still a vacant field today with only the faint ramp markings visible.
Opened on May 6, 1950 with “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”.
From what I’ve managed to find Kenmore, this location was literally carved out of farm land. It apparently had space for around 150-200 cars in a town of only 800 people. It’s also listed as being in “East Calais” in some old directories, the oldest aerial in from 1976 for that area so it might’ve been bulldozed and returned to farming which is why its extremely hard to find.
This was apparently located between Mt Pleasant and Albemarle on Highway 73, I can’t see to find the location though.
Edit: There is an open field opposite the address of 11943 NC-73, Mt Pleasant. A 1956 aerial kind of shows it could’ve been the site but its hard to tell.
According to this obituary: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31568721/elizabeth-alice-boruk
It was opened by Steve & Elizabeth Boruk in 1953 and the opening film was Annie Get Your Gun, possibly changing ownership in 1965.
Approximate address can be updated to 2201 Guthrie Rd, Garland.
Looks like it was located at the current address of 2490 US-19E, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. However Kenmore might be able to find a better address.
Operated between 2008(?)- 2015. Last season was definitely 2015 as they couldn’t afford to upgrade to digital.
Better more approximate address is 9072 S Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac. Now Maple Ridge Living Center of Cadillac.
Halley Drive, is a better address, this maps directly to the location.
Approximate address is 1601 Marcolin Dr, Trail. Opened in the fall of 1952 and closed in August 2003 with Rugrats Go Wild and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Its now a Walmart.
Opening date was August 6, 1954, the above photo is advertising the opening night.
In 2014 a car dealership called “Macon Drive-In Motors” appeared to be operating on part of the lot, as Kenmore says, trees now engulf the remains of the concession building and ticket booth. It could be re-opened, but would need a virtual complete rebuild, a costly exercise.
The address listed for this one is incorrect, it was actually located opposite the Cache Creek Veterinary Hospital. Today, its an open vacant field with possibly the remains of the screen. Best address to use is 1348 Old Cariboo Rd, Cache Creek.
aka Vernon Drive-In Theatre, 350 cars.
Expanding on Mike Rogers comment, this could’ve also been called “Park Cinema Drive-In in the late 60’s.
aka Beaver Valley Drive-In Theatre.
200 cars, was called “New Ruskin Drive-In Theatre” in the 1960’s.
Good spotting Kenmore, another location to cross off the list!
An old Google Earth image from September 2003 also shows NOTHING at this reported location, I’m also doubting it ever opened.